Hornberg Castle, Neckarzimmern, Germany

Hornberg Castle was probably originally built in the late 12th century. The first mention of the castle dates from 1184. In 1259 lords of Hornberg sold the castle to the bishop of Speyer. Since 1612 it has been owned by the 12th generations of Gemmingen barons. Today the castle is a hotel.

Hornberg originally consisted of two separate castles. Between them was a bailey. Around 1510, both castles were enclosed together with the a common wall as an additional attachment of Conz Schott of Schottenstein.

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JAYANTHI RAGHURAMAN (9 months ago)
Wow! Is an awesome place, right up on the hill the castle is just 7€ entry fee. On the way up the hill, a lot of wineries can be seen, we can taste the wine prepared by them. The restaurant is amazing. Very good food!

Jayjay Volz (2 years ago)
After years of painstaking restoration most of the castle ruin is in impressive condition. Some of the towers and most of the rooms are accessible to visitors. Entry coins can be purchased at the shop on site. Very friendly and helpful personnel in the shop. The ruin was the home of Götz von Berlechingen, famously immortalised in Goethe's work. Defenitely worth a visit.

Fredrik Haraldsson (2 years ago)
Very nice castle. Very helpfull and nice staff. Good wine. Recomended.

Steliana Traistaru (3 years ago)
Great location an view. Need a reservation for the panoramic restaurant.

Kirsty Wright (3 years ago)
Beautiful castle with great views of the Neckar.

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